Azerbaijan Airlines Reports Positive Results for the First Half of 2026

Azerbaijan Airlines continued to expand its route network, strengthen its fleet with new-generation aircraft, enhance its digital services, and develop international partnerships during the first six months of 2026.

Operational Performance
- Passengers carried: 1.9 million (1.6 million international).
- Flights operated: 8,462 total, with 6,566 international.
- Load factor: 79%.
- On-time performance: 81%.

Network Expansion
- New routes: Direct flights to Shymkent; ticket sales opened for Aktobe, Atyrau, and Brussels.
- Total destinations: 52 scheduled routes.
- Top destinations: Moscow, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Ankara.

Fleet Growth
- Added three new Airbus aircraft: two A320neo and the first-ever A321neo.
- Fleet size now totals 29 aircraft.

Domestic Highlights
- Baku–Nakhchivan–Baku route: 1,868 flights, carrying 367,651 passengers.
- Peak day: 25 flights on this route.

Passenger Experience & Digital Services
- Increased online baggage allowance to 32 kg.
- Introduced Stopover service during online booking.
- Launched Rental Car service.
- Integrated new payment systems: Alipay, WeChat Pay (China), HUMO & UZCARD (Uzbekistan).
- Partnered with Bakcell for exclusive roaming packages.

Strategic Focus
The airline emphasized fleet modernization, digital innovation, and international partnerships, while maintaining safety as its top priority.

This performance shows Azerbaijan Airlines balancing growth in international connectivity with domestic service reliability, while also investing in digital convenience for passengers.